| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $102.70 | 13.725% | $116.7956 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.76 | 10.348% | $250.2251 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.94 | 8.102% | $121.0094 | $121.01 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.77 | 3.441% | $79.4117 | $79.41 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.79 | 10.374% | $200.6489 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.59 | 6.810% | $77.5334 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 5.133% | $171.7032 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.87 | $1,017.3273 | $1,017.33 | $1,017.35 | $1,017.20 | |